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Huy
Vietnamese, Ancient Egyptian nickname, "shining, successful, brightness; Amon is satisfied"
"shining, successful, brightness; Amon is satisfied"
A common Vietnamese name with a bright meaning, predominantly used for boys, though occasionally given to girls. The predominantly feminine form however is Huệ. Outside of Vietnamese circles, it may…
Hy
Diminutive of Hyman, Hebrew
"life"
Hy was once a nickname for Hyman, a Jewish Anglicization of Chaim. Today it has gone extinct, for obvious reasons.
Ibby
English
"pledged to God"
An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.
Icey
Icey is an uncommon feminine name that evokes a sense of coolness, clarity, and pristine beauty. As a nature-inspired name, it directly references ice and winter landscapes, projecting qualities of…
Icy
English word name
"icy"
A short form of the modern coinage Icelyn that feels cool as a short form, but too frosty for a full name.
Idaly
Idaly is a feminine name that likely evolved as a variation of names like Ida, Idalia, or possibly the Italian Vitalia. It may also have connections to Greek roots meaning 'behold' or could be a…
Idony
English, Norse
"love again, renewal"
Idony is a Medieval variation of Idonea, itself an English form of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of spring and eternal youth. She was notable for carrying, keeping, and guarding the box of apples from…
Idy
Idy is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of names containing the element 'id' such as Idina or Idalia, or it could derive from Germanic elements meaning…
Iggy
Latin, diminutive of Ignatius
"fiery"
Iggy is the quintessential pop star name, though it's the nickname Cate Blanchett uses for son Ignatius. Iggy does bring any grander-sounding name down to earth.
Iggy
Latin
"fiery"
Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter…
Ignacy
Ignacy is the Polish form of the Latin name Ignatius, deriving from the Roman family name Egnatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' The name gained popularity among Christians through St.…
Ignatiy
Ignatiy is the Russian form of Ignatius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Latin name Ignatius, it comes from the word "ignis" meaning "fire," suggesting qualities of…
Ikey
Ikey is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Isaac, which comes from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' Traditionally used as an affectionate…
Ilay
Ilay is a masculine name with Scottish and Hebrew origins. In its Scottish context, it likely derives from Islay, the famous Hebridean island known for its whisky production and natural beauty. In…
Iley
English variation of Eisele, German
"blacksmith"
A trimmer version of Riley, Miley, Kylie, et al., used by model Coco Rocha for her daughter in 2020.
Ilsey
Ilsey is an uncommon feminine name with intriguing possible origins. It may be a variation of the surname Ilsley, which originated from place names in Berkshire and Wiltshire, England, meaning…
Ilsy
Variation of Ilsa, German
"pledged to God"
Sweet and quirky nickname reminiscent of Elsie. In fact, they both ultimately derive from Elizabeth — Elsie through Elsa and Ilsy through Ilsa.
Ily
Modern English
"I love you"
This sweet little acronym, popularized in the age of texting, has established itself as a baby name. The similarity to Ivy, Isla and Riley/Miley has undoubtedly played a role.
Carly
English feminization of Carl, German
"free man"
Though a couple of its more "creative" spellings—Carli and Karlee, for example—are still on the rise, this feminine form of Carl, popularized by singer Carly Simon in the 1970s, could by no stretch…
Eccentricity
Word name, English from Greek
"eccentricity"
The definition of quirky.